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Pellet for pneumatic and spring-piston operated weapons

US7428871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 2006
Grant dateSep 30, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 4, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B10/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pellet for at least one of a compressed gas and spring operated weapon includes a forward head portion and a cylindrical rearward tail portion which is disposed about a common centerline with the head portion and which has an air pocket formed therein. A frustoconical middle portion connects the tail portion to the head portion. The pellet design is adaptable for use with various commonly available caliber weapons.

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